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ClewistonClewiston, Florida

Give Clewiston one night, or a half-day stop on the US-27 run between Lake Placid and Belle Glade: the lake, the museum and a bass boat, not a base.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Nov–Apr
avoid Jun–Sep (heat, storms, hurricane season)
Airports
PBI · RSW · MIA
Nights
1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Clewiston sits on the west shore of Lake Okeechobee, about 2 h from Miami and 1.5 h from Fort Myers. It is a sugar town and a fishing town: the draw is the lake itself, the small museum and the historic 1920s inn, not a sightseeing list. Most travellers pass through on US-27; anglers and snowbirds stay. One night covers it, two if you fish.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Clewiston, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$2–4
  • Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, one personBefore tax and tip; tip 18–22%.$15–28
  • Street or quick mealSub sandwich$8–13
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrycheck current hours$4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students
  • Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$130
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$95
  • High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$130

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Lake Okeechobee fishingUS Sugar CorporationHistoric Clewiston InnDixie Crystal Theatre
Airports
PBI Palm Beach International (About 1 h 15 min east by car on FL-80/US-27; the usual rental-car gateway.) · RSW Southwest Florida International (Fort Myers) (About 1 h 30 min west by car on FL-80.) · MIA Miami International (About 2 h southeast by car; longer in weekday traffic.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Clewiston: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

24°C

11°C

6 rd

Feb

25°C

12°C

6 rd

Mar

27°C

14°C

7 rd

Apr

29°C

16°C

6 rd

May

31°C

19°C

9 rd

Jun

32°C

22°C

15 rd

Jul

33°C

23°C

16 rd

Aug

33°C

23°C

16 rd

Sep

32°C

23°C

15 rd

Oct

30°C

20°C

10 rd

Nov

27°C

16°C

7 rd

Dec

25°C

13°C

6 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is effectively required: sights, the lake shore and the highway strip are spread over a few km with no useful bus. US-27 runs through town as Sugarland Hwy and merges with FL-80. Greyhound and FlixBus stop at the Walmart lot on W Sugarland Hwy, connecting Tampa and Miami via the lake towns.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Okeechobeego

Door to door: About 1 h

US-27 north around the lake, about 45 min by car

Lakefront park, fishing piers and a small historic downtown.

Lake Placid, Florida

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

US-27 north, about 1 h by car

Mural town; pair with a stop at a roadside citrus stand.

LaBelle

go

Door to door: About 45 min

FL-80 west, about 35 min by car

Caloosahatchee riverfront and a small swamp-cabbage festival each winter.

Sebringcaution

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

US-27 north, about 1 h 15 min by car

Worth it mainly for a race weekend; otherwise a long drive for a small town.

Indiantownskip

Door to door: About 1 h

FL-80/US-27 east, about 45 min by car

Little to see; treat as a fuel and food stop on the way to the coast.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Sugarland Hwy (US-27) strip

Motels and chain hotels across from Walmart; the practical choice with a car.

Downtown / Clewiston Inn area

Central Ave and Royal Palm Ave; walkable to the museum and the historic inn.

Lake Okeechobee shore (E Del Monte Ave)

Marina and resort lodging; book ahead in fishing season.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$110–180 excl. bed
High
$180+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain hotel room (Best Western / Holiday Inn Express)1 × 1 night × US$150US$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$70 · checkUS$70
Fuel, about 150 km of driving1 × US$15US$15
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$51
Trip total≈ US$278 per person per day, bed includedUS$556

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$2–4
Sub sandwich$8–13
Sit-down dinner, one personBefore tax and tip; tip 18–22%.$15–28
Museum entrycheck current hours$4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students
Half-day bass charter, per boatcheck; book ahead in season$300–500
Fuel, per galloncheck$3.00–3.60

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Small-town and generally low-risk; the real hazards are highway driving, summer heat and storms, and open water on the lake. Lock the car and keep to lit areas after dark.
  • Summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms: plan outdoor time before noon.
  • Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov; check forecasts and evacuation routes if you are staying near the lake.
  • The lake shore has no lifeguards and shallow water; do not swim from unmarked banks.
  • Long empty highway stretches: fuel up in town before heading out.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Clewiston Police (non-emergency)
863-983-1474
Poison Control (US)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Clewiston Police (non-emergency)863-983-1474

Embassy

No embassies in Clewiston; consulates in Miami. US visitors: your own country's consulate is the usual contact.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • PBI airport → Clewiston by car: about 1 h 15 min, roughly 105 km (check)
  • RSW airport → Clewiston by car: about 1 h 30 min, roughly 110 km (check)
  • Greyhound/FlixBus stop: Walmart lot, 1005 W Sugarland Hwy (check schedules)

Say or show

  • Where is the boat ramp? — Where is the boat ramp?
  • Do you have a table? — Is there a table free?
  • Do you take card? — Can I pay by card?
  • How far to the lake? — How far is the lake?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Clewiston. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, storms, hurricane season) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PBI and RSW: rental-car desk hours, last sensible arrival, motel fallback on Sugarland Hwy.
  2. Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown and the museum, the Sugarland Hwy strip, the lake shore and marina.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Clewiston Museum, Dixie Crystal Theatre) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Storm and hurricane fixtures so gates A–D can go green in season.

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